Overview
- The Men’s Selection Committee confirmed on May 31 that Parag will miss the June 9–21 tri‑series in Dambulla and that Gaikwad has been added to the India A squad as his replacement and vice‑captain.
- Parag sustained the hamstring injury during IPL 2026, missed two league matches and played through the playoffs before being ruled out of the India A tour.
- The BCCI said Parag’s rehabilitation will be managed at its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and media reports estimate his recovery could keep him sidelined for roughly three months.
- Gaikwad joins after a modest IPL 2026 (337 runs in 14 matches) but brings prior strong one‑day credentials, making the assignment a chance to regain momentum for future national selection.
- The tri‑series will feature India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in Dambulla from June 9 to 21 with a final on June 21, and will be followed by two red‑ball matches in Galle for which a separate squad will be named.